Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment Patient Stories
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Jaxon’s Story: Prenatal Diagnosis, Pregnancy Management and Postnatal Care of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
When Jaxon’s family learned he had congenital diaphragmatic hernia, they traveled from West Virginia to seek care from the CDH experts in Philadelphia.
Fetal Surgery During a Pandemic: Reagan's Story
Not many people can say they underwent fetal surgery during a pandemic, but Jasmin did it to give her daughter a better chance at a healthy life.
Bela’s Story: Robot-assisted Ureteroureterostomy for Duplex Kidney
Treatment for duplex kidney and ureterocele spanned from before birth to a robotic surgery.
Twin Reversed Arterial Perfusion Sequence: Inés’ Story
Inés’ family credits an expert care team and seamless communication across the miles for saving their daughter’s life.
Giant Omphalocele: Emma’s Story
After a long journey to overcome giant omphalocele, a life-threatening birth defect, Emma is thriving.
From Central America to Philadelphia for Fetal Surgery for Spina Bifida: Eva’s Story
Eva’s parents came to CHOP from Central America so she could have fetal surgery for spina bifida with the world’s most experienced team.
Kian’s Story: Preparing the Whole Family for Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele
Kian’s parents credit Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for going above and beyond to support their entire family during their fetal surgery experience.
Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele: Trey and Emmett’s Story
Meet Trey and Emmett: They’re both from Ohio, they both have spina bifida, and they both had fetal surgery at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Fetal Surgery for Myelomeningocele: Kaitlyn’s Story
Diagnosed before birth with the most severe form of spina bifida, Kaitlyn underwent surgery while she was still in the womb. Now 5, she is happy and healthy.
Fetal Surgery for Lower Urinary Tract Obstruction: Chance's Story
Chance had fetal surgery to treat a lower urinary tract obstruction. The happy baby returns to CHOP from his home in Brooklyn for urology and nephrology care.